Environmental Health Officer (Food & Safety)

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking experienced Environmental Health Officers to join their Food & Safety team in Norwich. You’ll advise businesses on food and health safety regulations, conduct inspections, and help ensure compliance. A degree in Environmental Health and CIEH registration are essential. Join a supportive team committed to public welfare and business growth, with flexible hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or equivalent in Environmental Health.
• CIEH registration.
• Experience delivering food safety controls in a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to businesses on food safety.
• Carry out inspections to ensure legal standards.
• Investigate food hygiene complaints and accidents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to give advice and guidance

Experience in food safety regulations

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent

Job description

Location

Horizon Business Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich, NR7 0WF

Application Deadline

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Salary Band

Band F £42,287 - £47,191

Hours

37 hours per week (full-time post) or 14.8 hours per week (part-time post)

Contract Type

Permanent - 1 x full-time post / 1 x part-time post

Job Summary

IMPORTANT: In your application, please indicate whether you are applying for full-time (37 hours per week), part-time (2 days / 14.8 hours per week), or wish to be considered for both.

Our Food & Safety team looks after compliance and public safety in over 2,200 food businesses and many non-food businesses in South Norfolk and Broadland, stimulating business confidence in central Norfolk and contributing to it being a fantastic place to live and succeed in business.

We have a full and part time opportunity for two experienced Environmental Health Officers to join our Food & Safety Team, where you will be able to make a real difference by using your training and experience as an Environmental Health Officer to protect the public and promote confidence and business growth.

In this role, you will provide advice and guidance to businesses on food safety and health & safety at work, which will include carrying out inspections and ensuring legal standards are met. You will investigate food hygiene complaints, infectious disease notifications and reported accidents., delivering a full range of regulatory, intervention and enforcement actions. You will participate in implementing our food and safety delivery plan, as well as get involved in special projects, sampling and promotional / training activity.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent formal qualification in Environmental Health, and CIEH registration, together with specialist knowledge and experience delivering food safety official controls in a local authority working environment. Excellent communication skills, a can-do approach and a passion for helping businesses to succeed are key.

Contact Information

For further information about the role or our organisation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the People Team as follows:

Manager Name / Job Title: Leigh Chant, Environmental Health Manager (Commercial)

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

People Team: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025 at 11.45pm

Interview Date: w/c 27th October 2025 (to be confirmed)

Further Information

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

To hear why our employees think that working for us is so special, please visit our website

How to apply

If you are an external applicant, please apply via our website.

For internal applicants, please apply via the internal website found through the job portal on Connect.

Important: In your application, please indicate whether you are applying for full-time (37 hours per week), part-time (2 days / 14.8 hours per week), or wish to be considered for both.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.